Manufacturing hydraulic pumps is demanding. We know. We have been at it for 30 years. The five hydraulic workshop products that I personally think make life a whole lot easier are: 1. Ultrasonic cleaner. Forget the watchmaker units, although I am sure they do the job for small bits. For pump bodies and larger components, [...]
Modern technology tends towards the sophisticated, but this is not always a good thing. We have been reminded in recent months about the power of wind and water, and it is a common complaint that sophisticated technology is more prone to failure in extreme conditions. It can be too hot, too cold, too windy, too [...]
How low temperature hydraulics has to be able to work with very cold conditions in large areas of the world. The UK only sees moderate cold weather, even in Scotland. That can cause drama, as we know. Maybe we find it difficult to visualise that massive chunks of Russia, [...]
One of our customers in the Oil and Gas sector was struggling to source an ATEX hydraulic hand pump. We developed a single speed hydraulic hand pump to meet their hazardous area requirements and have now launched our new range of ATEX 316 stainless steel hand pumps. We can see a significant market for applications [...]
Hydraulic seals are the cornerstone of all hydraulic systems. We know that manufacturing problems involving these inexpensive parts can prove very disruptive in terms of lost production time. Reliability issues with these seals can inflict reputational damage on a manufacturer that is out of all proportion to the price of the part. So, how come [...]
Pressure testing should be a relatively quick and straightforward job but it can sometimes turn into a frustrating and laborious task with the wrong tools. Here are a few top tips that should help. Keep up the pressure Firstly, and most importantly, choose a pump that gives the maximum pressure and the appropriate pressure gauge [...]
